Find out more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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